-Air Namibia's liquidation is now official. This after the High Court ruled to convert the provisional liquidation into full liquidation following an application by the Namibia Airports Company (NAC).
-The announcement of Air Namibia's voluntary liquidation sent shockwaves through the nation two weeks ago. The decision comes after the Government has considered all options to save the national carrier.
-The Government says it cannot rule out the possibility of coming up with another national airline in the future that will operate on a sustainable business model.
-The Leader of the landless People's Movement (LPM), Bernadus Swartbooi believes the Government did not consider other alternatives before a decision was taken to liquidate Air Namibia.
-Air Namibia's liquidation has started to negatively impact local businesses, especially those who largely depend on tourism-related sectors.
Finance Minister, Ipumbu Shiimi has accused PDM leader, McHenry Venaani of not being honest with a decision to liquidate Air Namibia.
Government said it had considered all other options, including turnaround strategies before it decided to file for Air Namibia's liquidation.
Opposition MPs in the National Assembly have condemned a decision by Government to liquidate Air Namibia, describing the move as unconstitutional and undermining the power of Parliament.
-Government, the interim board of Air Namibia and unions representing the airline's workforce are still working out the payment owed to employees.
Public Enterprises Minister, Leon Jooste has denied that the settlement between Belgian company, Challenge Air and Air Namibia is being used as an excuse to liquidate the national airline.
